Hansa-Brandenburg GW
Hansa-Brandenburg · Germany · first flew 1916 · bomber
The Hansa-Brandenburg GW was a floatplane torpedo bomber designed by the Hansa-Brandenburg Aircraft Company for the Imperial German Navy Naval Air Service during the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane floatplane
- Two Mercedes D.III engines
- Carried one torpedo
Look for a large twin-engined biplane floatplane built to carry a torpedo.
Specifications
- The Hansa-Brandenburg GW has a length of 11.9 m (39 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 21.56 m (71 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 127 km/h (79 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Ernst Heinkel designed the GW and it first flew in 1916. It was powered by two water-cooled Mercedes D.III straight-six engines.
Variants
One prototype was built in 1916, followed by twenty production aircraft.
Where you'll see it
The Imperial German Navy was the primary user. The GW carried one 726 kg torpedo and a 7.92 mm Parabellum MG14 machine gun.
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